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V422 KCV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,796 mi
Last recorded84,796 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 KCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,796 miles

drivers window faulty

front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

o/s/r tyre pressure ??

rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear pads low and disc have surface rust

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

drivers window faulty

front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

o/s/r tyre pressure ??

rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear pads low and disc have surface rust

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,400 miles

front brake pads getting down

one high level brake bulb out

rear no plate fading

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,400 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting down

one high level brake bulb out

rear no plate fading

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,612 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 29 Sep 2009 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY IN PLACES

N/S/R LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH WORN

Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,589 miles

n/s rear tyre 3mm o/s rear tyre 2mm

very slight play in n/s front bottom swivel joint

Fail 22 Oct 2008 76,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s rear tyre 3mm o/s rear tyre 2mm

very slight play in n/s front bottom swivel joint

Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,863 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,849 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 63,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting down

n/s front fog light not working

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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V422 KCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V422 KCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V422 KCV?

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What year was V422 KCV registered?

V422 KCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V422 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V422 KCV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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